Step 1 — Visit the Official eGCA Portal

Open: https://www.dgca.gov.in/digigov-portal/
Click eGCA Login / Sign Up.
Always use the official DGCA website to avoid fake sites.

Step 2 — Click “Sign Up” / “New User Registration”

Choose your category:

• PILOT / Aspirant Pilot (most students)
  

• Remote Pilot (for drone operator licence holders)
  
  

Step 3 — Enter Basic Details

Fill in:

• Full name
  

• Date of Birth
  

• Nationality
  

• Gender
  

• PMR Number (if you have one)
  

• Mobile number
  

• Email ID
  

➡ Make sure your email & phone number are not already registered.

Step 4 — Fill Personal Information

Provide:

• Permanent & correspondence address
  

• Father/Guardian name (if requested)
  

• ID proof type selected
  

➡ Spelling on your form must match your ID documents exactly.

Step 5 — Upload Documents

Upload in JPG/PDF format:

• ID proof
  

• Address proof
  

• 10th marksheet
  

• Passport-size photo
  

• Signature
  

Each file must meet DGCA’s size limits.

Step 6 — Verify OTP (Email + Mobile)

You will receive two OTPs:

• One on your email
  

• One on your mobile
  

Enter them correctly.
If the OTP doesn’t arrive, use Resend OTP or check the spam folder.

Step 7 — Final Review & Submit

Double-check:

• Name spelling
  

• Date of Birth
  

• Document numbers
  

• Uploaded files
  

Then submit the application.

Step 8 — Receive Your eGCA ID

Once approved, you will receive your:

• eGCA username
  

• Initial password or activation link
  
  

Save these details securely.